Episode 56: Published by Authority
1627The Duke of Buckingham exploits the burgeoning news industry to promote his military expedition to the Isle of Rhe in France. But despite the positive spin in the press, victory proves elusive.
17 Maj 201945min
Episode 55: The Forced Loan
1626-1627Charles implements his "new counsels" and raises money outside of parliament. Within the Privy Council, a debate rages over whether this is a war-time emergency or the new normal.
11 Maj 201940min
Episode 54: The Non-Alliance
1626Without any parliamentary subsidies, England is forced to sit on the sidelines during the campaigning season of 1626. However, Buckingham and Charles are active on the diplomatic front, as an att...
4 Maj 201936min
Episode 53: New Opinions
Summer 1626After a disastrous parliament, Charles forges an alliance with the ceremonial, anti-Calvinist wing of the Church. His hope is that a more orderly Church will create a more orderly society.
27 Apr 201931min
Episode 52: I Took Him Not for A God
Spring 1626New accusations against Buckingham raise the stakes at Westminster. Charles is faced with either saving his chief minister, or securing funding for his war.
20 Apr 201934min
Episode 51: Common Fame
Spring 1626After a disastrous first 11 months of his reign, Charles opens his second parliament. As he prepares to swallow his pride and ask parliament for money to continue the war, a group sets the...
13 Apr 201934min
Episode 50: Elections
Winter 1626Across the kingdom elections to the House of Commons mark the beginning of a new parliament. Charles and Buckingham do their best to ensure government friendly representatives are selected...
6 Apr 201938min
Episode 49: York House
Winter 1626The Calvinist members of the Patriot Coalition give Charles and Buckingham one last chance to prove their dedication to the Protestant cause as a new session of parliament begins. At York ...
30 Mars 201935min
